Atharva Veda · 172 of 724

HYMN IV

A hymn to various deities for protection 1. May Tvashtar, Brāhmanaspati, Parjanya hear my holy prayer.   May Aditi with all her sons, the brothers, guard us, invincible,    protecting power. 2. May Ansa, Bhaga, Varuna, and Mitra, Aryaman, Aditi, and   Maruts guard us.   May we be freed from that oppressor’s hatred. May he keep    off that foeman who is near us. 3. May both the Asvins further our devotion. With ceaseless care    deliver us, Wide-Ranger! O Father Heaven, keep from us all    misfortunes.